Cultural heritage sites in Thailand
This collection documents Thailand’s architectural and spiritual evolution, featuring the UNESCO-listed ruins of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya alongside Bangkok’s Rattanakosin-era landmarks like the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. It highlights diverse regional styles, from the Khmer-inspired towers of Phanom Rung to the Lanna architecture of Chiang Mai’s Wat Chedi Luang. The list also includes modern cultural sites like the hand-carved Sanctuary of Truth and the Jim Thompson House, offering a comprehensive look at the kingdom's royal, religious, and colonial-influenced history.
A Wat Mongkol Nimit
Historic third-class royal monastery dating back to 1880, known for its Sino-Portuguese architecture and a collection of 11 pagodas. The grounds house a 700-year-old golden Buddha statue and serve as an active school for monks.
B Sanctuary of Truth
The Sanctuary of Truth is an unfinished museum in Pattaya, Thailand designed by Thai businessman Lek Viriyaphan.
C Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Built in 1630 in Khmer style to commemorate King Thong’s mother, the ancient stupa is one of the most notable attractions in Thailand.
D Wat Phra Kaew
A royal Buddhist temple complex known for housing the revered Emerald Buddha statue and featuring intricate Ayutthaya Kingdom architecture.
E Grand Palace
Historic royal residence and former center of government established in 1782. This vast 244,000-square-meter complex features a blend of Thai and Western architecture and serves as a site for official ceremonies.
F Wat Arun Ratchawararam
Buddhist temple known for its distinctive central prang decorated with colorful porcelain and mythological figures, situated on a riverside. It is a significant cultural and architectural landmark reflecting Thai, Hindu, Chinese, and Khmer influences.
G Wat Pho
Historic Buddhist temple complex known for its giant reclining Buddha statue and traditional Thai massage school.
H Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Built in 1351, this temple features three large chedis and marks the center of the old capital of Thailand.
I Phuket Big Buddha
This enormous white statue towers at the height of 45 meters. A must see landmark of Phuket - the views of the whole island are simply…
J Ancient Siam
This park in the shape of Thailand is supposedly the largest outdoor museum in the world.
K Wat Chedi Luang
Historic Buddhist temple known for its large ancient pagoda and significant cultural heritage in Lanna architecture.
L Wat Chai Watthanaram
Wat Chaiwatthanaram is a Buddhist temple in the city of Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River,…
M Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre
Hellfire Pass is the name of a railway cutting on the former Burma Railway in Thailand, which was built with forced labour during World War…
N Jim Thompson House
Built in 1959, the museum houses the art collection of Jim Thompson, an American businessman who traveled through Thailand and came up with…
O Si Satchanalai Historical Park
The Si Satchanalai Historical Park is a historical park in Si Satchanalai district, Sukhothai Province, northern Thailand.
P Phanom Rung
Phanom Rung Historical Park is an archaeological site in Thailand, covering the ruins of Prasat Phanom Rung, a Hindu Khmer Empire temple…
Q Giant Swing
The Giant Swing, also known as Sao Chingcha, is a religious structure in Sao Chingcha Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand.
R Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat is a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand.
S Sukhothai Historical Park
The Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which consists of Sukhothai historical park,…
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